Ancient Bridge Over the Ill River in Petite France, Strasbourg

Overlooking the tranquil waters of the Ill River is this picturesque scene from Petite France quarter near Strasbourg Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg). A stone bridge arches gracefully over the waterway connecting charming half-timbered houses to the mainland. In the background stands the majestic Gothic spire of the cathedral piercing through the sky, while lush green trees line both sides along the riverbanks under a serene blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds.